Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

One of the world's oldest continually operating bookstores.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.

The haunting remains of a World War I fort perched atop a mountain.

The ruins of a medieval castle that survived two sieges.

Legend has it that this church faced a troll problem, leading to the affixing of a stone face of Satan above the entrance to deter further encounters.

This century-plus-old baseball park has hosted some of baseball's royalty and stands as the oldest sports complex in Jacksonville.

Buried nine feet under, these houses are preserved as a stark reminder of the disastrous 1991 Unzen eruption.

A secluded oasis of contemporary art and natural beauty.

This Asian-inspired tower in a lush urban park provides spectacular panoramic views of Baltimore.

This precipitous pathway with its wrought iron handrail was created by the Victorians as a tourist attraction.

This small chapel built into rock is the oldest place of worship in Luxembourg.

One of the most popular brands of glass among collectors, the story of the A.H. Heisey & Company glassmaker is told in this Newark museum.

A tiny chapel and burial site lurk underground in Jajce.

One of the oldest show caves in Arkansas.

An unusual structure of stone and glass honoring one of Japan’s most eminent Christian leaders who founded the non-church movement.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

An iron monument on the 120th meridian as surveyed, one of only four marking the boundary between Nevada and California north of Lake Tahoe.

A little-known, but surprisingly large waterfall on the Little Truckee River in the northern Sierra Nevada.

Sample sweets at an Art Nouveau candy shop that's been in business since 1874.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

This museum and former department store is home to the largest collection of A.R. Mitchell art in the world.

This historic jailhouse was designed by famed architect Robert Mills.